Beaverton Christian Church begins a series of free quarterly parenting conversations on November 18 that will offer relevant information about issues facing today’s teenagers. The first session, “Cutting and Self Destructive Behaviors,” will be held in the church chapel, 13600 S.W. Allen Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

“We will explore the emotional factors behind self-destructive behaviors and talk about the warning signs that parents should pay attention to that might indicate their child or a teenager they know is dealing with these issues,” said Nathan Gelsinger, pastor of the student ministries.

Two speakers, who personally have gone through self destructive behaviors, will talk about their experiences and how they were able to overcome them.

“Cutting, self-mutilation, anorexia and the whole range of self-destructive behaviors are a terrible tragedy that people face today. This parenting conversation will provide a better understanding of how to recognize when someone is struggling with a dangerous behavior,” Gelsinger added.